Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 30, 2011
HBO's East of Main Street: Asians Aloud x Willy Santos
East of Main Street: Asians Aloud is an episodic documentary on the lives of Asian-Americans. One of the episodes was about Birdhouse pro skater and filipino native Willy Santos. This guy definitely got me into skating and I've always appreciated everything he has contributed to the Philippines and its culture.
Sakyan at wasakin!
Blind x Guy Mariano Reissue Deck
Back in 1992, Blind released a Guy Mariano pro model deck titled "Accidental Gun Death." At that time, this Marc McKee artwork definitely caused a lot of concern for parents and shop owners. Production was immediately stopped making it one of the rarest skateboards ever released. A mint condition original can go as high as $3000. Earlier this year, Blind reissued the deck, along with other well known graphics, to celebrate their 21st anniversary. It's even shaped exactly as it was back in the early 1990s. This was something I definitely wanted to own and I'm so glad Hammer had it on their sale wall.
Guy Mariano in Blind's Video Days [1991]
Saturday, October 22, 2011
Zephyr x Winnipeg Jets
I keep saying to myself, "This is my last snapback." But I'm obviously wrong because today is another entry for Snapback Saturday. On deck is my Winnipeg Jets cap by Zephyr - probably one of the most anticipated items to hit the shelves this season. Luckily I copped this at Pickering Pro Image's $19.99 snapback sale. Definitely check 'em out when you're in the area.
The new emblem is based on the logo of the Royal Canadian Air Force. As opposed to the team's old colours, they dawn steal blue, silver, white and red. A jet fighter covers a red maple leaf pointing north on a compass-like rim. Probably paying homage to the club's owners; True North Sports and Entertainment.
This two-tone cap sports white eyelets, a silver button, strap, and brim with kelly green on the bottom. The Zephyr "Z" logo is also embroidered on the side. Unlike their previous snapbacks, the brim is a little squared giving it a more legitimate vintage feel. I much prefer this shape instead of the rounded one, which is more approprite on fitteds.
Nik Antropov scores the Winnipeg Jets' first goal in 15 years.
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Saturday, October 15, 2011
Heroin Skateboards
Heroin Skateboards is a company I've always been psyched on, but always bummed how their stuff was scarcely available in Canada. But now, I'm so amped how Baker Boys and Mehrathon are now the North American distributors supplying Heroin to all of us skate addicts. I'm totally feelin' that Howard Cooke deck.
"F-CK DRUGS LET'S SKATE" - I'd sell my soul for that tee and board!
Magic Sticky Hand [2006]
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Sunday, October 9, 2011
F-cked Up x Do You Wanna Feed [The Curry Song]
Do You Feed [The Curry Song] is sung by F-cked Up's guitarist 10, 000 Marbles who is also featured in the music video alongside the band's bassist, Mustard Gas. You have to love their range of music styles. This looks like it was filmed in the Little India of the Gerrard-Coxwell area in Toronto.
Transworld x Modus Operandi
Transworld's Modus Operandi was the first skate video I've ever seen. Seeing how I didn't work, the only option was to download it. I was blown away by how it was put together and how amazing the skating is from the individual parts to the montages. If it's ever re-produced, I'm buying it in the blink of an eye. I encourage any skate fan to take half an hour out of their day and check it out. Below are the video parts in sequence exlcuding the slams. Enjoi!
Friday, October 7, 2011
New Era x Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim
Welcome back to another entry of Fitted Friday where I show you one of my fitted caps every fifth day of the week. Today's item is my Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim [LA Angels for short] authentic by New Era. How I obtained this cap has an incredible story.
On the side of the cap is the 50th Ann'y emblem of the LA Angels. A pretty exclusive cap that is nowhere to be found in Toronto. Not even New Era Toronto carries these.
Here's how the story goes:
During the Blue Jays last home series and second last day of the homestand against the visiting LA Angels, a rep from the their clubhouse came by for Vernon Wells to grab his order of chicken wings. As he left, I asked the him if he'd be able to get me a cap in my size. He walked away joking he would - at least I thought he was. The next day, the rep returned and threw the hat in my direction. I was shocked how he lived up to his word. According to him, "it was all Vernon," and not only did I recieve a cap, but an autographed baseball by the outfielder as well.
It was an even greater day since the Toronto Blue Jays earned the W on the final home game of the season from Edwin Encarnacion's walk-off HR in the 12th. Much thanks to Vernon Wells and the clubhouse manager whom [forgive me] I'm blanking on the name.
Tuesday, October 4, 2011
Top 10 Goals of All Time
With the NHL season starting in just two days, I can't help but hold in the excitement. I'm that amped! With hockey on the mind, I thought this would be a neat thing to blog. Back in 2006, one of the league's best new stars scored one of the most amazing goals ever caught on tape. Days later, TSN compiled a list of the top 10 goals of all time. I'm guessing they went for the flashiest shots as opposed to the ones with actual meaning. Still a great video overall. Enjoi!
Monday, October 3, 2011
Top 10 Dunks of All Time
In 1999, the NBA season was shortened to 50 games due to an early lockout. For the first several months, the league still needed to entertain its fans and broadcasted a documentary showcasing the top 100 plays of all time [assists, blocks, etc.]. It was really a list for the top plays of the 20th century since the new millenium was upon us. Keep that in mind while watching this video so you don't ask yourself, "What about LeBron James?"
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Muska's New Sole
Deathwish Holday '11
Here are the latest board graphics from Deathwish Skateboards. It's awesome seeing the Skullington deck resurface. Also, as of 1 October 2011, Baker, Heroin, and Thunder are now part of Baker Boys Distribution.
Deathwish pro Ramiro "Furby" Salcedo.
Saturday, October 1, 2011
Crazy. Stupid. Blog.
As delivered on time is a new header for this blog. I'm never really creative with these things and this one is no exception. I haven't even seen this movie, but Steve Carrell's the man and I'll leave it at that. Happy October everyone!
New Era x Florida Marlins
I know I'm late posting this Fitted Friday, but ask me if I care. Today's item is a future throwback, and since I'm one for vintage material - I had to grab this Florida Marlins authentic cap. According to Strictly Fitteds, this logo has the highest stitch count at 10, 996. So it's definitely worth the money. Furthermore, the '97 and '03 World Series Champions will change their name and logo in 2012 to the Miami Marlins bearing this sad thing:
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